Walt Whitman in Mickle Street by Elizabeth Leavitt Keller
"Walt Whitman in Mickle Street" by Elizabeth Leavitt Keller is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the later years of poet Walt Whitman's life and his domestic experiences in Camden, New Jersey, particularly focusing on the role of his housekeeper and companion, Mary Oakes Davis. This narrative sheds light on Whitman's character and the nature of his day-to-day existence as he navigates his declining health andcontinued literary ambitions. At the start of the text, Keller introduces Mary Oakes Davis, who played a significant part in Whitman's later life. The narrative reveals her background of selflessness and devotion, detailing her previous life experiences that culminated in her dedication to caring for Whitman during his illness. Keller describes their first meeting, highlighting the warmth of Davis’s invitation into her home when Whitman, in a vulnerable state, urgently sought comfort and companionship. The opening sets the stage for understanding the dynamics of their relationship, as well as the challenges and realities of life in the modest home at Mickle Street, against the backdrop of Whitman's continued pursuit of literary work despite his personal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Keller, Elizabeth Leavitt, 1839- |
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| Contributor | Bruno, Guido, 1884-1942 |
| LoC No. | 21021151 |
| Title | Walt Whitman in Mickle Street |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Homes and haunts |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42281 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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